Space Command Clipper Build

robn1

Master Member

• Jun 5, 2012

• #201

That pour and squash molding method looks like a great way to eliminate bubbles, like poor man's pressure casting. It is pressure casting when you think about it.

 

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SteveNeill

Sr Member

• Jun 5, 2012

• #202

Rob it's consistent that's for sure.

steve

 

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SteveNeill

Sr Member

• Jun 5, 2012

• #203

Space Command Clipper Build Part 25

 

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Commander Max

Sr Member

• Jun 5, 2012

• #204

Thanks Steve.

 

faustus100

Well-Known Member

Gone but not forgotten.

• Jun 5, 2012

• #205

Steve-
You continue to out-do yourself!Thanks for letting us see this.
More importantly-Thanks for the tutorials!
Amazing work!

 

Shizman

Well-Known Member

• Jun 5, 2012

• #206

Steve, this is a pleasure to watch and learn. It's looking awesome!

 

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SteveNeill

Sr Member

• Jun 5, 2012

• #207

Thanks guys this was a stretch to get made in 30 days. Tomorrow is 4 weeks exactly. Doug is very happy. Just got the tips to fit. Can't do anymore must sleep!

Steve

 

Prefect42

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jun 5, 2012

• #208

Steve,

Right at the end of video part 25 I was expecting you to pass out cigars. You look like a proud parent. And with good reason. I love the design and it just keeps getting better and better. So glad this show will be mixing practical models along with Mr. Drexler's incredible CGI.

Ted.

 

Ryder

New Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #209

Hi Steve, you mention "grease" I think, to act as a barrier for your filler... what kind of grease do you use for that?

Thx~

R

 

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Ray22

Sr Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #210

Nothing like pulling a fresh cast out the mold like pulling a baby out the womb but less messy :behave.

 

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SteveNeill

Sr Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #211

Thanks guys and thanks Ray and Ted!

Steve

 

Aztek Dummy

Well-Known Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #212

Ryder said:

Hi Steve, you mention "grease" I think, to act as a barrier for your filler... what kind of grease do you use for that?

Thx~

R

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Ryder,
In the past Steve has mentioned vaseline when making resists on the molds, but sometimes he has used spray-on mold release. If I had to guess, I'd go with the petroleum jelly

 

FlyAndFight

Active Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #213

It's great to see the actual resin pieces finally fitted together (even if temporary). Excellent job and I can't wait for the next installment(s)!

 

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SteveNeill

Sr Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #214

Space Command Clipper Part 26

 

Spheric Thor

Sr Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #215

The engine lights look great. When you fired them up I expected to see the ship take off.

 

Caladonis

Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #216

3… 2… 1… We have ignition!

Looking good.



The earth is simply too small and fragile a basket for the human race to keep all its eggs in.
- Arthur C. Clarke

 

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SteveNeill

Sr Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #217

A bit more ignition folks! Video tomorrow.

 

UFO

Sr Member

• Jun 6, 2012

• #218

Awesome progress Steve!
Whoever Tony Evans is, please contact me... Id LOVE to get a set of those XR-1 blueprints!

 

JP Modelworks

Active Member

• Jun 7, 2012

• #219

The engine lights look great!

 

Canobi

Sr Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Jun 7, 2012

• #220

This is epic stuff!! Just awesome :eek